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YouTube video by The Gegenpressing Podcast Three Games to Watch in Germany: East German clash, Verfolgerduell in 2. Bundesliga and Nordderby

New #Bundesliga Gegenpressing Pod. Like every week I preview three games to watch across Germany:

🐟Little Nordderby St. Pauli vs Werder
⬆️Verfolgerduel in 2. Bundesliga
⚒️Two former DDR Oberliga teams meet in 3. Liga

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Excellent stuff from Matt

Can anyone challenge Messi? Teams to watch? U21 breakout stars? - The big MLS preview With the preseason coming to an end, Major League Soccer is finally set to return this weekend, and ahead of the 2026 World Cup, it is a season filled with intrigue. Indeed, MLS is set to kick off in ...

Can anyone challenge Messi? Teams to watch? U21 breakout stars?

The big MLS preview with @sbienkowski.bsky.social for Transfermarkt!

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2026 MLS Western Conference: Preview, Season Predictions—Repeat Success in Store Parity has been the defining factor of Major League Soccer through its 30 previous seasons and in the Western Conference, it will likely reign supreme again in

NEW: The Whitecaps play their first game of the season tonight in the Champions Cup, but then it's all about the MLS opening weekend this week.

I previewed every single Western Conference team and predicted the final table.

My latest for @SInow

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Apparently Spain is “cheaper”

Inspired by MLB Spring Training - The story behind the Coachella Valley Invitational Palm trees, sunshine, and 12 Major League Soccer teams playing in a competitive environment. While most of North America is still freezing, some of the biggest clubs in MLS were getting ready for the ...

Last week I went down to California to check out the Coachella Valley Invitational.

It is an attempt to copy MLB spring training and I would say the makers behind it have nailed it. For more on this check out my latest for Transfermarkt

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You know who else was bad today? Team Canada...

Why Borussia Dortmund fans should be excited about ‘Gladiator’ Luca Reggiani Luca Reggiani made his starting XI debut against Atalanta on Tuesday and despite an early yellow card had a solid performance. Nicknamed the Gladiator, his emergence comes at a perfect time for BVB.

Luca Reggiani made his starting XI debut against Atalanta on Tuesday, and despite an early yellow card, had a solid performance.

Nicknamed the Gladiator, his emergence comes at a perfect time for BVB.

Story for Gegenpressing

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Monday Bulletin: Klose's son makes professional debut, Ryerson unleashed, Neuer injury impact at Bayern, and more! Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Gegenpressing Monday Bulletin. This newsletter hopes to provide a vital source of information for any serious Bundesliga fan, as we round up some of the ...

New #Bundesliga Monday Bulletin: This week @danwighton.bsky.social and I cover:

👦Miro Klose son makes professional debut
🐝Ryerson unleashed for BVB
🤕Neuer injury impact for Bayern
🇩🇪...and more!

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It is Valentine’s Day after all 🌹

Why Bayern win more penalties than anyone else in the Bundesliga The Bavarian giants don't need a helping hand from referees to win Bundesliga titles, but that's exactly what they get.

Why Bayern win more penalties than anyone else in the Bundesliga…

This by @sbienkowski.bsky.social timely as ever…

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Well it was, again…

YouTube video by The Gegenpressing Podcast Three Games to Watch in Germany: HSV vs Union, Hertha against Hannover and Rostock host Osnabrück

New for Gegenpressing. Three games to watch across German football. This week:

🏙️ Big city clash: HSV vs Union Berlin
👦 Top talents clash in 2. Bundesliga
⬆️Promotion clash in 3. Liga

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Good shout

It’s interesting for sure. German teams doing it all over the USL and CPL

Just thinking back, when was the last time we have seen such a dominant half by Borussia Dortmund?

What's going on at Schalke 04? A deep dive into one of Germany's most popular clubs On the second bonus show of the week, Manu, Stefan, and Matt link up for a deep dive into Schalke 04.

What's going on at Schalke 04? A deep dive into one of Germany's most popular clubs with @matt4d.bsky.social and @sbienkowski.bsky.social

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Have caught a few Hannover matches this year and this kid has been pure class. Terrifying prospect the rest of the Bundesliga.

I was told he is playing for just $250,000.

Why Bayern Munich are excited to bring back Hannover 96 standout Noel Aseko Noel Aseko has been a rising star in the 2. Bundesliga. On loan from Bayern at Hannover, expectations are now that the 20-year-old will return to Munich next summer.

Noel Aseko has been a rising star in the 2. Bundesliga. On loan from Bayern at Hannover, expectations are now that the 20-year-old will return to Munich next summer.

Story for Gegenpressing 👇

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James Rodríguez: From Real Madrid to Minnesota - What is behind the Colombian's Odyssey? He is the biggest signing in club history, at least by name recognition. Last week, Minnesota United announced that they have added Colombian superstar James Rodríguez to the squad. The 34-year-old jo...

James Rodríguez: From Real Madrid to Minnesota - What is behind the Colombian's Odyssey?

Long read for Transfermarkt on James and how he ultimately ended up playing for Minnesota United in Major League Soccer.

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Tottenham don't need a saviour. They need a system A new manager won't be enough to solve the North London club's major issues.

Tottenham don't need a saviour. They need a system

A new manager won't be enough to solve the North London club's major issues.

DFB Pokal roundup: Bayern beat Leipzig, Freiburg end Hertha BSC's dream of reaching a final On the first bonus show of the week, Manu, Dan, and Matt break down the second set of DFB Pokal quarterfinals.

New #Bundesliga Gegenpressing Pod. @matt4d.bsky.social, @danwighton.bsky.social and I chat:

🏆DFB Pokal roundup show
🐻Bayern Munich see off RB Leipzig
🇧🇷Freiburg ends Hertha final dream
🇩🇪...and much more!

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DFB Pokal roundup: Bayern beat Leipzig, Freiburg end Hertha BSC's dream of reaching a final On the first bonus show of the week, Manu, Dan, and Matt break down the second set of DFB Pokal quarterfinals.

New #Bundesliga Gegenpressing Pod. @matt4d.bsky.social, @danwighton.bsky.social and I chat:

🏆DFB Pokal roundup show
🐻Bayern Munich see off RB Leipzig
🇧🇷Freiburg ends Hertha final dream
🇩🇪...and much more!

gegenpressing.substack.com/p/dfb-pokal-...

Why Bayern win more penalties than anyone else in the Bundesliga The Bavarian giants don't need a helping hand from referees to win Bundesliga titles, but that's exactly what they get.

A good time to read @sbienkowski.bsky.social's article on Bayern Munich and their uncanny streak of penalties...

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But the rest is spot on I think

I can’t remember the collar though. Just the colour scheme. I remember thinking at the time it was a bit blah

He good

Noahkai Banks: USMNT prospect on dream of playing for Barca and potential Germany switch Noahkai Banks has been a rising star for Bundesliga side FC Augsburg this season. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to a German mother and an American father, Banks spent time in Washington, D.C., before movi...

Augsburg’s Noahkai Banks is perhaps the biggest #USMNT center-back prospect.

But he is also a German citizen and today in our conversation he very much left the door open to switch his allegiance to the DFB.

For more read my latest on Transfermarkt

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